Rotary is truly International...

Posted by Dan Kammerer 
 
Maeghan & Leslie Jerry along with Jeff MacFarlane (Leslie & Jeff are Members of the Medicine Hat Club) presented information about the Long Term Rotary Youth Exchange Program.  It is a year long exchange, where candidates apply and are interviewed.  About 23 countries are involved, and are mainly European.  Host families are required for the successful candidates, and Jeff relayed his experience as a host "parent".

Ideally, the student becomes part of your family, keeping in touch even after the exchange.  There are four rules for students who embark on an exchange (The 4 D's) - NO drinking, driving, drugs, or dating. They must attend school in their host country, and get involved in the daily lives of their host families, for the exchange to be most successful. Maeghan Jerry - International Exchange Student of the Rotary Club of Medicine Hat - 2008/2009.  Maeghan went to Istanbul, Turkey.

Date:               June 22, 2010

Guests:            Leslie and Maeghan Jerry and Jeff MacFarlane (RC of MH) 
Cashier:           Bill Lloyd 
Greeter:           Caroline Vandean
Program:         Polio Plus DVD and Long Term Rotary Youth Exchange Program

Meeting Notes:

  • As we enjoyed breakfast, we watched a video presentation on Polio Plus courtesy of Gord Wallsmith who acquired the DVD at the recent District Conference
  • Rotary Foundation contributions can still be made before the Rotary year end - you can contact Glen directly or go online at www.trfCanada.org and then let Glen know so he can take care of the matching foundation PHF points                    
  • Board Meeting tonight at 4:45pm - Entre-Corp.
  • No Tuesday morning meeting next week, as it is the Induction Dinner at the Callaghan Inn, on Monday, June 28th.  Please bring your Rotary name badge to the dinner!
  • CONGRATULATIONS to the proud new Grandparents, Keith & Val Walker, on the arrival of their Grandson, Oliver!

Next Regular Meeting: July 6th - Normal Time, normal place